vagueness
noun/ˈveɪɡnəs/
Frequency rank: #19,081 most common English word
Meaning
The quality of being unclear, imprecise, or not clearly expressed.
Example sentence
The contract was rejected because of the vagueness in its terms.
Synonyms & related words
- ambiguity
- obscurity
- uncertainty
- imprecision
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